Saint John Alternate Side Parking Changeover Begins

The City of Saint John requires drivers to switch their parking habits tonight. The seasonal alternate side parking changeover is officially in effect.

If you park on the street, you must follow the updated signs to avoid tickets or towing. Ongoing construction projects across the city bring several exceptions to the standard rules.

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Construction Suspends Rules in Specific Areas

City officials suspended standard parking rules in a few key locations due to construction. Check your route and parking plans against this list of exceptions.

• Cliff Street: You can only park on the even numbered side of the street.
• Charlotte Street: Between St. James Street and Ross Street, you can only park on the odd numbered side.
• St. James Street: Between Charlotte Street and Sydney Street, parking is restricted to the odd numbered side.
• Sydney Street: Between St. James Street and Brittain Street, parking is completely prohibited on both sides.

You can read the original notice directly on the City of Saint John website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I park on the wrong side of the street?

Parking enforcement officers issue tickets and tow vehicles parked in violation of the alternate side parking rules.

Do these construction exceptions apply all year?

The city enforces these specific street exceptions until the local construction projects finish and new notices are issued.

Where can I find the complete parking guidelines?

You can view the full list of parking regulations and updates on the official City of Saint John parking portal.